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Tallmadge, Benjamin

(Encyclopedia) Tallmadge, BenjaminTallmadge, Benjamintălˈmĭj [key], 1754–1835, American Revolutionary soldier, b. Brookhaven, N.Y. Joining a Connecticut regiment, he served throughout the Revolution…

Migraine Awareness

The Question: I need to identify famous living women who suffer from migraines. Can you help me, as soon as possible, please? The Answer: According to MAGNUM,…

Anna Nicole Smith

(Vickie Lynn Hogan) model Born: 11/28/1967 Birthplace: Mexia, Texas Smith began…

John Yau

critic, poet, essayistBorn: 1950 Birthplace: Lynn, Mass. A leading art critic, poet, essayist, and prose writer, Yau received a BA from Bard College and an MFA from Brooklyn College. His works…

Franklin Welsh BOWDON, Congress, AL (1817-1857)

BOWDON, Franklin Welsh, (uncle of Sydney Johnston Bowie), a Representative from Alabama; born in Chester District, S.C., February 17, 1817; attended the common schools and was graduated from…

Samuel EDDY, Congress, RI (1769-1839)

EDDY, Samuel, a Representative from Rhode Island; born in Johnston, near Providence, R.I., March 31, 1769; completed preparatory studies; was graduated from Brown University, Providence, R.I…

William Jennings JEFFERSON, Congress, LA (1947)

JEFFERSON, William Jennings, a Representative from Louisiana; born in Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La., March 14, 1947; G.W. Griffin High School, Lake Providence, La.; B.A., Southern…

Burns, Ken

(Encyclopedia) Burns, Ken (Kenneth Lauren Burns), 1953–, American documentary filmmaker, b. Brooklyn, N.Y., grad. Hampshire College (1975). Acting as producer, director, and cinematographer, Burns…